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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree, OP, that this seems like a lot for a teen who wasn't told ahead of time.

However, I am a little weirded out by how upset you are.

Hard work never hurt anyone. And you sound well on your way to raising an entitled brat if doing some laundry makes you think of slavery.

At 15, I was working in the summers and sometimes after school at a local bakery, babysitting, playing on sports teams etc. I did what my bosses/coaches asked of me, even when it was hard and or yucky. I am grateful for those experiences and for parents who would have seriously laughed in my face if I complained a boss or coach had me working hard.

BTW-- minimum wage in the 80s was $3.34!!! So for $12 she did a little cleaning and laundry? Welcome to the real world. Although I agree bait and switch is not cool. She could just tell the parents that she doesn't clean. Then they will have the choice of whether they want to hire a girl who sits and texts for $12 an hour or someone who will actually do something helpful around the house.[/quote]

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